HousingWire, Mar. 9, 2020–Kathleen HowleyGDP growth will slow to 0.7% in the current quarter, the worst pace since the financial crisis, and grind to a halt in the second quarter, …
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Policy Remedies for Coronavirus Appear Imminent
Commercial Property Executive, Mar. 10, 2020–Paul FiorillaCoronavirus’ impact on the commercial real estate market no longer seems limited to a handful of segments, such as hotels or industrial parks.https://www.cpexecutive.com/post/policy-remedies-for-coronavirus-appear-imminent/
Is the Real Estate Industry Prepared for the Transition Away From LIBOR?
Commercial Observer, Mar. 9, 2020–Zurab Moshashvili; Leena DanielThe London Interbank Offered Rate will cease to exist beyond 2021 without a single universal rate to replace it. The potential disruption has …
Solving Affordability with More Density
Most of us love the idea of having a single-family home on a two-acre lot, big enough to support livestock. But when it comes to housing affordability, says Zillow, Seattle, most of us also say they see a path through adding density.
Landlords Aim to Keep Offices Squeaky Clean as Coronavirus Spreads
The Real Deal, Mar. 5, 2020–Eddie SmallThe coronavirus outbreak wreaking havoc on the stock market and hotel industry is having an impact on the office market as well.https://therealdeal.com/2020/03/05/landlords-aim-to-keep-offices-squeaky-clean-as-coronavirus-spreads/
The Termination of LIBOR An Update on Implications for the Mortgage Market
Urban Institute, Mar. 5, 2020–Laurie Goodman, Edward GoldingThe authors see signs of progress, albeit less than might have been expected. They believe that many market participants will look to Fannie …
Commercial and Multifamily Delinquencies Hover Near Record Low
Mortgage Professional America, Mar. 5, 2020–Candyd MendozaCommercial and multifamily mortgage closed 2019 at or near record low delinquency rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.https://www.mpamag.com/news/investor-mortgage/commercial-and-multifamily-delinquencies-hover-near-record-low-215923.aspx
Coronavirus Caution Slowly Grows in the CRE Market
CRE deals are moving forward, but investors and lenders are wary of how the coronavirus may slow the global economy in the coming weeks.National Real Estate Investor, Mar. 05, 2020–Beth …
MBA Expands Path to Diversity Scholarship Program Eligibility to Select Conferences
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced scholarships awarded under its popular Path to Diversity (P2D) Scholarship Program can now also be used towards six upcoming MBA conferences where attendees can obtain …
MBA Capital Markets Summit in NYC Postponed
MBA’s Capital Markets Summit has been postponed due to coronavirus. The event had been scheduled for April 23. More information will be posted shortly.